12 ways to bring back the heat—tonight!

Spice Up Your Relationship

Spice Up Your Relationship

Hot. Thrilling. When was the last time you used words like that to describe your relationship? "Once you move out of the infatuation phase, the spice usually starts to fade," says author and sex therapist Ian Kerner, PhD. In a recent Woman's Day poll, 38 percent of you said the thrill has fizzled from your relationship. So what can you do to bring back that strong, intense connection? Read on for great tips from relationship experts and real women on how to ignite the spark again. Grab your pen and pad of paper—you'll want to take notes.

Share a 20 Second Hug

Share a 20 Second Hug

When you embrace your man, how long do you usually stay entwined? A few seconds? Next time, hold on a bit longer. "When you hug for at least 20 seconds, it increases levels of [the hormone] oxytocin in both men and women and makes you feel closer," says Dr. Kerner.